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Study Abroad

Since 1986, the San Mateo County Community College District has provided affordable short-term study abroad opportunities and a robust scholarship program to subsidize the costs associated with studying abroad for students at its three colleges — Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.

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Where Can I Study Abroad?

SMCCCD Study Abroad offers a portfolio of innovative study abroad programs for academic credit and not-for-credit in several countries.

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How Do I Pay?

Study abroad can be costly, but financial aid and resources are available to help cover expenses. Explore the options below to find support for your program.

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My Identity Abroad

Learn about some of the challenges and opportunities you may encounter, and plan ahead by identifying resources and people that can support you in making the most of your experience.

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Student Stories From Abroad

Student Testimonials

Michelle

"My message to any of you who identify as a low-income, first-generation college student is there is opportunity out there. ”

-Michelle, former Cañada College student, studied abroad for a semester in Italy and a global internship in Spain. She received the Gilman Scholarship and transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Nanci

"Studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to submerge yourself in another culture. If you feel like it’s unrealistic, I once did too, but it happened. I would 100% do it again.”

-Nanci, College of San Mateo student, studied abroad for a semester in Italy and recieved the Gilman Scholarship.

Jaron

"I was lucky enough to work with the NGO Political Prisoners. Academically, it pushed me beyond what I would have thought beforehand. It helped me get focused and get a better idea of my career path going forward.”

-Jaron, former Skyline College student, did a global internship in Czech Republic, recieved the Gilman Scholarship, transferred to San Francisco State University, and has been accepted into Rennes School of Business in France, MBA.

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